Whillow

I am feeling that way right now - I had to go get a fill and then go back for more because they put in less than i went in with .long story - but all in all i got .5cc and i have heartburn and reflux to beat the band this week,, I am so hoping it calms down,, i dont want to drive an hour and a half for an unfill

I just got liquid tylenol at cvs.. but i cant take it - every time i do i throw it up minutes later

AS of yesterday I am in ONEDERLAND!!!!! I was 197 yesterday and today so i think i can claim it.. I dont remember the last time i was under 200 -- I really want to say it was a good 20 years ago or more.. I was so excited i was nearly jumping up and down OH!! AND i weight LESS than my husband for the first time EVER!

seriously thinking about calling tomorrow about a small unfill.. i dont think i can handle it this time around.

does sound so much as stuck,, but maybe trying to eat / drink too much at one time.. i get that feeling especially right after a fill.. trying smaller amounts and slower drinking.. after a fill my protien shake takes me over and hour to drink.

Not feeling that much better -- I am drinking probably about 30oz a day,, not as much as i should and eating well,, not much of that going on here,, mushie foods -- I am remembering my last fill in may and this went on for about 2 weeks before i was able to drink and eat normally- then the weight loss that occured was worth it,, im not sure i will be able to tough it out this time.. i am considering an unfill.. but than means time off from work i am not sure i can swing....

They are horrible !!! I made the mistake of useing them to get my dog fixed.. I would never ever ever use them again.. i wont go into detail but i would stay as far away from them as possible

Love this thread... When I was first banded and saw it i figured it was way out of range and would never happen for me.. but now at 85 lbs gone.. i can be added to this list in a mere 15 lbs!!! A goal that is so right there i can almost touch it.. and my final goal is only 47lb away.... I am in a state where i can not beleive that i have made it this far -- and that i am continuing to inch to my goal....

Yes, I went in last thursday for a fill, i was supposed to have 5.5cc,, they always pull it all out to make sure what is there is the amount that should be,, she pulled out 6.0 so she says you willl get another .5 from me bringing you to 6.5 -i was like goood.!! I left there knowing something wasnt right,, all weekend i was able to eat what i wanted - i made very good choice though. ON tuesday I went back to the dr because i had NO restriction.. I saw someone different and she pulled out the fluid again.. 5.5 -- less than what i origionally went in with -- so she added 1cc bringing me to 6.5 - right now i am very very tight,, liquids fill me and the only foods i can eat right now are mashed potatoes, applesauce and yogurt- I am attributing this to the fluid being pulled out and put back in so many times in less than a week -now i have the post fill swelling and tom.. I am really hoping that by the begining of next week i can start adding some normal food in.

I am wondering how long you usually have the post fill swelling? The kind that makes you full on liquids and not really able to eat much of anything -even mush... also wondering if anyone else sometimes gets that chest pressure and pounding heart type feeling when you swollow... got a fill the other day,,, its bee 4 days,, i was able to eat some mashed potatoes last night ,, and wed night was able to eat some deviled ham salad on saltines with no issue... just feeling super tight,, nothing is coming up unless i push the intake,, jut looking for the average of how long until the swelling goe down and the band loosens just a little. ON the up side.. I am down 85lbs and below 200 for the first time in i dont know how long -- my 1st goal is only 37lb away and my final goalis only 47!! Something i can so so see acheiving!! As an after thought here,, anyone noramally tighter during TOM??? that could be my problem,, post fill swelling and tom at the same time.

please see other thread.. not sure what happened here. how can i delete this

I had a fill the other day , tuesday - now i am tight tight.. everything is staying down, but i am so thirty because i can only drink a tiny sip at a time and i feel full and have pressure.. how long after a fill does it take to feel comfortable again... i have had this issue in the past when it comes to food and it doesnt bother me, but the fact that it is liquids is driving me nuts.

Have any of you had ok restriction when you went for a fill but wanted just a little more, to leave the office having less restriction than when you went in. I had a fill on thursday and Im afraid she messed up, just wondering if anyone has had this happen.

Yes - i used it for the 1st month and added a scoop of protein powder of like flavor,, ie choc to choc or vanilla to choc,, kept me full and had decent protien

So i went for a fill today , the lady had a super hard time locating my port, stuck me a few times,, pulled out 6cc when i should have only had 5.5 - had to do something with the syringe, so she left the needle in, put some sort of lock on it and then came back and reattached the syringe,, supposedly i had 6.5 in my band right now,, I feel NO restriction with liquids where i have in the past - should i be worried that she really messed up,, i am dying to put something in my mouth just to see if i have restriction.

The problem is i had okay restriction before i went in, i just wanted a little more,, now it seems i have less than when i went in...

Hi- Wondering if i am the only one who can sometimes feel my food pass through the band.. something to worry about ??

I am wondering if I am the only one who can sometimes feel my food pass through the band???

Thanks.. im thinking it happens like the rest of you when i have not chewed well enough. I need a fill,, if i chew and take my time eating the way we are supposed to I can eat more than I should,, if i dont chew enough or eat fast i get sick.

Went to old navy today with some friends,, not for me, for them,, they convinced to to try on a pair of jeans, an 18 no WP next to it,, i didnt want to since i knew they would not fit , but i gave in but grabbed a 20 too. Much to my HAPPY suprise the 18s fit with room to spare. was a great ego boost today.

I was slacking on my protein intake, had stopped drinking my morning breakfast shakes and was having just coffee. Until then I was losing a good 2 - 2.5 a week since my last fill and then it stopped and I thought great,, this is as far as I am going to get -- then husband started in that i had not been taking in enough protein so begrudgingly i added the am shakes back in - because i sure dont want to tell him he is right - and three days after starting them up I lost 2lbs... I have now lost 78lbs -- this is the lowest I have been in I dont know how long,, my 93 loss on atkins many years ago brought me to 209 and then stopped I am now 204 -- 5 pounds away from onerland - I can wait and can hardly stand it.

My Surgeon said motrin is ok on short term basis 4-5 days and to take prilosec that day

Came across this food website.. I even ordered a trial issue of the magazine.. printed out quite a few of great sounding healthy recipes. EatingWell Homepage | Eating Well

My dr said no soda,, i stopped before i even had my surgery - 2 months before acutally - I thought i was dying for a soda a month or so ago and had a sip of hubbys and ya know what -- I HATED it.. tasted horrid,, made my burp like crazy even after only one sip.. definitely not something i miss.

I have not hit my anniversary yet,, I will October 13. As of now i have lost 78 and desperately want to hit 100 but 10/13 I am wondering if it can be done.